Opeth - The Last Will And Testament (Vinyl 2LP | DE Original | 2024)

Opeth – The Last Will And Testament is the 14th studio album by Swedish band Opeth, released on November 22, 2024 on Reigning Phoenix Music (cat. no. 1.0155) under licence from Moderbolaget Records. It was produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman. The concept album is set after World War I: a wealthy patriarch's will brings family secrets to light. For the first time since Watershed (2008), Åkerfeldt uses death growls again, and guests include Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) and Joey Tempest (Europe). This copy is the limited double LP on white vinyl with brown and black ink spots, first pressing for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Reigning Phoenix Music / Moderbolaget Records 1.0155
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition
• Pressing: DE original, White With Brown/Black Ink Spot vinyl
• Country: Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Year of this pressing: 2024 (November 22)
• Genre: Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Rock, Limited & coloured vinyl

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. §1
2. §2

Side B

1. §3
2. §4

Side C

1. §5
2. §6

Side D

1. §7
2. A Story Never Told

Personnel

Opeth: Mikael Åkerfeldt (vocals, guitar), Fredrik Åkesson (guitar, backing vocals), Joakim Svalberg (keyboards, backing vocals), Martin Mendez (bass), Waltteri Väyrynen (drums, percussion).

Guests: Ian Anderson (spoken word, flute), Joey Tempest (backing vocals on §2), Mirjam Åkerfeldt (spoken word on §1). Produced by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Stefan Boman.

FAQ

Is the record new?
Yes. The record is new and factory sealed; it has not been opened or played.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the first pressing from November 22, 2024 in the limited White With Brown/Black Ink Spot colour variant.

Why 45 RPM?
The album is spread over two LPs with two tracks per side and plays at 45 RPM. The higher speed gives the grooves more space, which benefits sound quality.

Do you have more Opeth records?
Yes, for example Opeth – The Last Will And Testament (Silver Opaque), Opeth – Damnation (20th Anniversary Edition). More titles are in our Metal collection.